Samsung Freeform 5 Manual

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SCH-R480
PORTABLE MOBILE PHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone and keep it for future reference. 
						

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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ............................. 4
Understanding This User Manual........... 4
Battery............................... 5
Activating Your Phone................... 9
Voicemail............................ 10
Memory Card......................... 10
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ......... 12
Your Phone’s Features.................. 12
Front View of Your Phone................ 13
Keypad............................. 14
Side Views of Your Phone................ 15
Rear View of Your Phone................ 16
Command Keys....................... 17
Menu Navigation...................... 21
Understanding the Display Screen......... 22
Section 3: Entering Text .............................. 24
Entering Text......................... 24
Section 4: Call Functions ............................ 26
Making a Call......................... 26Answering a Call...................... 29
Call In Progress Options................. 30
Voice Commands...................... 30
Calls Logs........................... 34
Section 5: Messages .................................. 36
Accessing Messages................... 36
Types of Messages..................... 36
Creating and Sending Text Messages....... 36
Creating and Sending Multimedia Messages . 38
Receiving Messages.................... 40
Message Folders...................... 40
Erase Messages....................... 45
Messaging Settings.................... 46
Section 6: Contacts .................................... 47
Accessing Contacts.................... 47
Groups.............................. 52
Speed Dials.......................... 56
Favorites............................ 57
Memory Info.......................... 59 
						

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Section 7: Multimedia .................................60
Accessing Multimedia...................60
Camera..............................60
Camcorder...........................63
Music Player..........................67
My Images...........................71
My Ringtones.........................72
My Videos............................73
easyedge............................73
Tone Room Deluxe.....................73
Section 8: Browser ......................................74
Launching the Browser..................74
Using the Browser......................74
Using Links...........................75
How Browser Keys Work.................75
Section 9: Tools ..........................................76
Accessing Tools.......................76
Bluetooth.............................76
Voice SVC............................78
Calculator............................78
Calendar.............................78
Alarm Clock...........................79Stopwatch............................79
World Clock...........................79
Memo Pad............................79
USB Mass Storage......................79
Section 10: Settings .................................... 80
Accessing Your Phone’s Settings...........80
Location..............................80
Display Settings........................80
Sounds Settings........................82
Call Settings..........................84
Phone Settings........................86
Phone Info............................91
Memory..............................91
Section 11: Health and Safety
Information .............................................. 92
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals....92
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
Certification Information................97
FCC Part 15 Information to User............98
Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) . .99
Smart Practices While Driving.............99
Battery Use and Safety..................100 
						

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Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 102
UL Certified Travel Charger............. 103
Display / Touch-Screen................ 104
GPS ............................... 104
Emergency Calls..................... 105
Care and Maintenance................. 106
Responsible Listening................. 106
Operating Environment................ 109
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Regulations for Wireless Devices....... 111
Restricting Childrens Access to
Your Mobile Device.................. 112
FCC Notice and Cautions............... 112
Other Important Safety Information....... 113
Section 12: Warranty Information ............. 115
Standard Limited Warranty.............. 115
End User License Agreement for Software . . 120
Index ......................................................... 128 
						

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Section 1: Getting Started
This section explains how to start using your phone by
activating your service, setting up your voicemail, or getting
an understanding of how this manual is put together.
Understanding This User Manual
The chapters of this guide generally follow the same order as
the menus and sub-menus in your phone. A robust index for
quick reference to most features begins on page 128.
Also included is important safety information that you should
know before using your phone. Most of this information is
near the back of the guide, beginning on page 92.
Notes and Tips
Throughout this guide, there is text that is set apart from the
rest. These are intended to point out important information,
quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and
more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:
Notes: Explain alternative options within the current feature,
menu, or sub-menu.
Tips: Provide quick or innovative methods for performing
functions related to the subject at hand.
Important: Points out important information about the
current feature that could affect performance, or even damage
your phone. 
						

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Text Conventions
This manual provides condensed information about how to
use your phone. To make this possible, the following terms
and icon appear in place of repeatedly-used procedural
steps:
Battery 
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-ion
battery. A travel adapter is included with the phone for
charging the battery.
Note:The battery comes partially charged. You must fully
charge the battery before using your phone for the first
time. A fully discharged battery requires up to 4 hours of
charge time.
After the first charge, you can use the phone while
charging.
Warning!:Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and
batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to
maximize battery life. Using other accessories may
invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
highlightUse theNavigation Key( ) to move a
highlighting effect onto a menu item or screen
item of interest.
selectAfter “highlighting” a menu item or screen item,
press theCenter-Selectkey ( ) to launch,
access, or save a highlighted menu item or
screen field of interest.
➔Used in place of “select” in long “drill down”
procedure steps.
Example:“...Settings➔Call Settings➔Auto Retry...” 
						

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Battery Cover
The battery is under a removable cover on the back of
the phone.
Removing the Battery Cover
n  Use a fingernail in the slot at the upper left of the back
of your phone to lift the back cover off of the phone.
Replacing the Battery Cover
n  Align the cover and press it into place, ensuring that it
snaps securely at all four corners.